Shrimp and Grits Cakes Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 cups regular grits
6 cups plus 2/3 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock (amount may vary, depending on grits package directions), divided
vegetable oil cooking spray
1/2 cup grated parmesan
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 lb large local shrimp, shelled and deveined
juice of 1 lemon
hot pepper sauce , such as tabasco
3 slices thick-cut bacon, cut in 1/2-inch dice
1/3 cup diced red bell pepper
3/4 cup chopped scallions
2 tbsp unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup dry white wine or additional stock
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

Cook grits as directed on package, using about 6 cups stock instead of water. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; coat paper with cooking spray. Stir Parmesan and butter into grits; season with salt and black pepper. Pour grits onto sheet; smooth into an even layer. Cover and refrigerate until very firm, at least 2 1/2 hours or overnight. Use a 2-inch biscuit or round cookie cutter to cut out 16 cakes; cover cakes and refrigerate. A half hour before serving, heat oven to 300°. In a bowl, toss shrimp with juice and a few shakes of hot pepper sauce. In a large skillet, sauté bacon and bell pepper over medium heat until bacon is light brown but not crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove all but 2 teaspoons bacon fat from pan. Reduce heat to medium-low; add scallions and toss to coat. Sprinkle in flour; sauté, stirring frequently with a wooden spatula, until light brown, 2 to 5 minutes. Add remaining 2/3 cup stock and wine; cook, stirring, until sauce thickens. Season with salt, black pepper and more hot pepper sauce. Add shrimp and any liquid; sauté until just opaque, 2 to 5 minutes, being careful not to overcook. Just prior to serving, transfer grits cakes to a baking sheet; bake until warm through, about 6 minutes. Spoon a bit of sauce and 1 shrimp over each cake; garnish with parsley. Do AHEAD: The grits-cake base of these nibbles needs to firm up in the fridge for at least 2 1/2 hoursand more time is fine. Prep it the night before your party.
Per serving: 283 calories, 7 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, 36 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 17 g protein Nutritional analysis provided by Self

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	149.76 Kcal (627 kJ)
Calories from fat	88.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.83g	15%
Cholesterol	22.9mg	8%
Sodium	411.81mg	17%
Potassium	239.31mg	5%
Total Carbs	7.45g	2%
Sugars	1.71g	7%
Dietary Fiber	0.78g	3%
Protein	8.88g	18%
Vitamin C	15mg	25%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	4mg	22%
Calcium	94.3mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	52.34 Kcal (219 kJ)
Calories from fat	30.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.43g	15%
Cholesterol	8mg	8%
Sodium	143.93mg	17%
Potassium	83.64mg	5%
Total Carbs	2.6g	2%
Sugars	0.6g	7%
Dietary Fiber	0.27g	3%
Protein	3.1g	18%
Vitamin C	5.2mg	25%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	7%
Iron	1.4mg	22%
Calcium	33mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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